Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications

FCN No. 407

GE Betz

According to Section 409(h)(1)(C) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, food contact substance notifications (FCNs) are effective only for the listed manufacturer and its customers. Other manufacturers must submit their own FCN for the same food contact substance and intended use.

Food Contact Substance:

2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (CAS Reg. No. 52-51-7).

Notifier:

GE Betz

Manufacturer:

GE Betz

Intended Use:

As a preservative for boiler water additive formulations.

Limitations/Specifications*:

For use only as a preservative in boiler water additive formulations. The food-contact substance shall be added to the boiler feedwater, or the steam header, at levels not to exceed an initial concentration of 0.025 parts per million of the steam.